An unusual aid request

[Ar7]

Hi Everyone

What follows will be a rather unusual request, but I hope that with so many sound engineers somebody will be able to help me out.

I am posting this in off topic, since even though it is sound related it is clearly not music.

Anyway, I have a neighbour problem. For a number of years now I have been asking them to stop holding loud parties and smoking on the balcony right near my bedroom. They stop only to start again. I have been patient and only talked, but after another ruined night and a “so what” response from them I have had enough. This is especially annoying since I can’t sleep then afterwards can’t focus at work, while they are sleeping off their party in comfort during the day.

I have a 15 second ultra low frequency bass file with two waves that are essentially similar in frequency, but are slightly off. This is felt as vibration through the walls and causes significant discomfort (tested it on myself), especially if somebody is hung over. The plan is to vibrate the shit out of them as I head off to work each time after they hold a party

The problem is that when I put the audio file on repeat it plays a very noticeable “boom” each time a new loop begin. I am guessing it is since the beginning and the end of the waves do not match.

I am quite hopeless in sound editing, thus could anybody help me with creating a longer version of this 15 second sample without the “boom”?

I can send the file via email, since I cannot seem to attach it to the thread when posting on the phone.

Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[Archon]

Love the idea, but can't you just call the police? They write them a ticket a couple of times, you better believe they will stop.

 

[Ar7]

Unfortunately it’s not that easy where I live. Smoking on the balconies is not regulated by law and subject to agreement by neighbors. It is a high class building and most people either don’t smoke or smoke outside, however, if you get somebody like this they simply act like assholes.

Regarding music, according to local legislation if there is no crime then they can simply decline to let the police in, which most people do or they turn the music back on when police leaves.

 

[m_st]

there must be another way. if you try to antagonize with this method it will certainly be repaid in a new form from themselves. serious police complaint is best option, and also if they are not children you can try friendly reason one last time. your solution is original though, i hope i am wrong. frustrating situation, I would be mad. but entering into escalating battle is just more anxiety for you think

 

[Archon]

Regarding music, according to local legislation if there is no crime then they can simply decline to let the police in, which most people do or they turn the music back on when police leaves.

Here they can just write you a ticket if someone reports you for being loud late. But some just come in and have a few drinks, or ask politely to stop the party or they will come back and write a ticket. Been a witness of all three cases - all depends on the rozzers.

 

[Jetflag]

Just to understand.. you want to use the 15 sec loop for payback? Or to drown out their noise?

 

[Ar7]

Payback, I want them to feel some consequences. I have tried reasoning for three years and still every month or so I come home to a party.

I can put the 15 seconds simply on repeat along with the “sonic boom”, but I thought that the seamless vibration would be more elegant

 

[Jetflag]

not sure if this is what you're looking for...But usually when it comes to audio/wav. cutting/looping what you want to do to avoid the horrible pops and klicks and " booms" is " cut them at the seam" basically.

Every audio/wav. file has peaks and valleys. when you make a cut, make sure its exactly at a 0 point along the line. so basically where there is no peak and no valley.

my 2 cents

 

[Bobby Summa]

I hate saying this as I myself have been in the past obsessed with sleeping (due to sleep disorders or conditions) but low bass frequencies…. Potentially Very un healthy (very) the way you are describing using them. I don’t know enough to provide evidence but you may want to research this thoroughly before use. look into the hz. See what can potentially happen to someone subjected to it or mixtures of it. Sound I believe has much power. You might not believe me but I ‘do’ completely empathise with your issue.

Offcourse I think contacting authorities is a good way to go. Got to attempt that first.

Every person tho. Including Them. The guys disturbing you, can often be touched by a certain understanding bought about by conversation, perhaps an off chance one but either way if you felt brave enough, perhaps try to converse in a different way with them. Chances are you hate their guts. When speaking to them, it’s likely they might detect this. If you could bring it upon yourself just for a certain amount of time… to genuinely have compassion for them, through your tone of voice, body language and expression.. you may just trigger a better response from them. This doesn’t mean speaking in an emotional way, or softly spoken. Perhaps if possible just firm but compassionate, kinda very very slightly friendly. Confidence in what you’re saying will help.

I don’t know if I’ve helped or irritated you. Whether you try what I’ve suggested or not. I very much hope you find a resolution to your issue.